Discover the fascinating history of the Sunshine State with Sunshine Fourth Grade Social Studies! This engaging curriculum takes students on an exciting journey through Florida's geography, Native American cultures, European exploration, colonial history, statehood, government, economics, and modern achievements.
 
Students explore Florida's past and present through interactive maps, historical investigations, creative projects, timelines, and hands-on activities. From the first Floridians and historic St. Augustine to the Civil Rights Movement and Kennedy Space Center, children discover the people, places, and events that shaped Florida!
 
What's Included:
180 daily lessons across 36 weeks
Florida geography, regions, climate, natural resources, and landmarks
Florida's earliest inhabitants and Native American cultures
European exploration, Spanish colonization, and the founding of St. Augustine
Spanish missions, Castillo de San Marcos, and the history of Fort Mose
The Seminole people, Florida's changing flags, territorial history, and statehood
Florida during the Civil War and Reconstruction
Railroads, agriculture, immigration, and Florida's growing economy
The Florida land boom, Great Depression, and World War II
Florida's Civil Rights Movement and influential historical figures
The Space Coast, tourism, and modern Florida history
Florida's Constitution, branches of government, civic responsibilities, and citizenship
Financial literacy, economic decisions, saving, and spending
Historical timelines, map activities, research projects, crafts, and interactive learning
Included reading passages, journals, parent instructions, and answer key
 
Printable, easy to follow, and designed for home learning with creative projects and mostly everyday household supplies!